If you are planning to sow or pot up any plants this week, then you need to know about perlite and vermiculite. Both play pivotal roles in gardening as soil improvers.
You might already know what perlite is, but vermiculite is also a key player when it comes to sowing and planting fruits, flowers and vegetables. They’re both most commonly used to improve potting soils. But they have slightly different purposes – one improves drainage, while the other is better at retaining water.
